Because the patron Saint Patrick was rumoured to have brought Christianity to Irish people
For something he actually did, he is known for converting the pagan Druids of Ireland to Christianity. That snake banishing thing is just a myth.
Saint Jorge and Saint Patrick
He is most famous for converting Ireland to Christianity.
Saint Patrick is the best known of the Irish saints.
from saint Patrick famous saint from Ireland you need to celebrate next week 17 march that your day if your called Patrick
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Legend says that Saint Patrick drove all the saints from Ireland. However, there have never been any snakes in Ireland. It is thought that the snakes represent the pagan Druid gods worshipped by the populace which he 'drove out' of Ireland by converting the country to Christianity.
Ridding Ireland of snakes.
You have it backwards. Saint Patrick's Day was named after Saint Patrick. March 15 is the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick.
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He is famous for 1.) Converting Ireland to Christianity 2.) Driving all the snakes out of Ireland (probably a myth)
No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.